now since I was so used to passing out it is hard for me to fall asleep so I have been taking tylenol pm alot so I can get to sleep, is there anything else I can do?
2006-09-11 03:10:15 · 11 answers · asked by momma whitley 2 in Health ➔ Women's Health
All you've done is switch one "downer" for another. Tylenol PM contains an antihistamine (Benadryl) which is why it helps you to fall asleep.
You should see a doctor and explain what's going on. He may give you a prescription sleep aid, but more than likely he will tell you to try some natural remedies first - cut down on caffeine, eat less sugar, eat more fruits & veggies, exercise at LEAST 4x a week, 30 minutes per day, get up earlier, go to bed when you're tired (as opposed to a set "bedtime"), and maybe see a therapist to discuss the reasons you were using alcohol in the first place.
Good for you for quitting drinking! That was a huge step and you should feel good about that! Next is trying to get things on track so you feel good about everything!
2006-09-11 03:16:59 · answer #1 · answered by Brutally Honest 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have a hard time sleeping as well sometimes. For me, something hot like a cup of tea or hot chocolate eases me into sleep pretty well. Make sure you don't do any excercises right before bed, or housework--it'll make it harder for you to be able to fall asleep.
I have a hard time sleeping I think because I can't get my mind to slow down...it's always going a mile a minute. And Tylenol PM or any sleep-aid is just as addictive as the alcohol from before.
So I try to think about something nice I'd like to dream about (an ex-boyfriend, wink wink, lol, going to the beach, getting a massage) instead of what happened during the day. That seems to help me too.
Good luck! Hope it helps!
2006-09-11 03:22:08 · answer #2 · answered by still waiting 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In addition to doing some thing to physically wear you out during the day, you should develop a bedtime ritual. This will take your body through the process of winding down (like the alcohol did). Your ritual can be anything as long as you do the same thing every night. It can consist of simply laying out you nightclothes, getting into them, and brushing your teeth or it can be an elaborate affair with all sorts of bells and whistles thrown in. It may take some time but eventually your body will be accustomed to it and you will fall asleep without difficulty most nights.
2006-09-11 04:32:45 · answer #3 · answered by blue 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you tried lavender beside your bed that is good for relaxing you. also I use rescue remedies from boots the chemist some times they work my heart goes out to you I never get a full nights sleep too. also try a hot milk drink if you can. but the more stressed out your are about not sleeping the worse it comes
2006-09-11 03:29:31 · answer #4 · answered by jambo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
EXERCISE! Forget the sleep aids and switching from one addiction to another, make your body tired by using it, on the occasions that you can't sleep ask your doctor for some ambien they are good when used sporastically for insomnia.
2006-09-11 03:16:21 · answer #5 · answered by want2flybye 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
sure, it extremely is amazingly risky to unexpectedly provide up ingesting and you could die. Your physique will start to pass into something that scientific expert's call DT's which stand for Delirium Tremors approximately 3 days after the final ingestion of alcohol.
2016-09-30 14:03:13 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wake up early, don't sleep during the day at all, go to sleep when you're tired at night. Keep doing this, it will click. You're body will give in to sleep eventually
2006-09-11 03:12:27 · answer #7 · answered by Pam 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try a tea called valerian, it relaxes you and helps put you to sleep with natural ingredients.
2006-09-11 04:13:25 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try a glass of warm milk
2006-09-11 03:28:19 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
get professional advice from the docters
2006-09-11 03:12:12 · answer #10 · answered by sabrina 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋